Jonathan Richman - Only Frozen Sky Anyway (2025)
Richman’s Only Frozen Sky Anyway feels like a conversation caught mid-whisper—spontaneous, intimate, and brimming with poignant reflection. His acoustic guitar and subtle percussion lay the foundation for lyrics that touch on mortality (“Se Va Pa’volver”) while preserving warmth and playfulness. A reimagined “Night Fever” transforms a disco classic into a gentle, homespun moment, and tracks like “Little Black Bat” and “David & Goliath” exude unassuming charm. The reunion with Jerry Harrison and longtime collaborator Tommy Larkins adds emotional richness and subtle texture, underscoring the songs without overshadowing Richman’s own gentle expression. Overall, the album is a graceful, quietly moving testament to a songwriter still finding new emotional depths in familiar territory.
Genre: Singer Songwriter
Country: US
Final Verdict: 56% (Forgettable Album)
Yearly Ranking: 538th / 552
Highlight: David & Goliath
Made me think of:
Lou Reed
John Cale
Randy Newman
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